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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,712.94, 35,492.16 and 17,470.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,712.94, 35,492.16 and 17,470.48 is: 26,148.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,712.94 : 35,492.16 = 17,470.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,712.94/35,492.16 = 17,470.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,712.94x = 35,492.16 × 17,470.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,712.94x = 620,065,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,065,071.44/23,712.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,148.81

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